For those few gamers who are worried about the lightening of the mood in the sequel to the dark horror game Amnesia: The Dark Descent, A Machine for Pigs, Frictional Games boss Thomas Grip reassures them that the game will be anything but "friendly, cuddly or cozy."

Developer TheChineseRoom's mystical adventure game, Dear Esther, has had a very successful launch. The indie Source engine game turned a profit in just six hours, selling 16,000 units at $9.99 USD (£6.99) a pop.